In this day and age of high visibility alignment aids on putters, I was very disappointed that this putter was painted solid dark red/maroon across its top. Even though there is a ball alignment groove in the painted metal, it's by no means a quick and easy sighting device. The putter does what it's supposed to do, but I felt the face to be dull on impact regardless of the type of ball used. On a positive note, the putter is heavy, well balanced, and one could learn to use it effectively. If I continued to use this putter, I would have to paint a white or yellow alignment line top center for squaring up to the ball. As it sells, I could putt just about as easily using a sledge hammer. For the reasons I've noted, probably explains why these putters are being liquidated through Overstock.com. About 40% of most players' golf strokes are made with a putter. If anything, you should put more money into your putter - cheap is not the way to go for such an important club. A deal is not a deal if it doesn't help your game.